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VOL. 86 EBGEFIELD, S. C.? WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1921 No. 31 JOHNSTON LETTER. Miss Wheale Made Instructive Talk. Egg Hunt Saturday Afternoon. Minstrel by High School. Mr. Charlie Austin was buried here on Thursday, and the burial was at tended by many sorrowing friends. Mr. Austin resided here many years and he and his family were held in love and esteem by all. A few years ago they went to Augusta to make their home. The cause of his death was pneumonia, and. he was ill only a short while. Besides his widow he leaves two daughters, Misses Magda lene and Viola Austin, and a sister, Mrs. Nettie Jacobs. Miss Magdalene Austin who was in Norfolk, Va., at the time was wired of the critical ill ness and subsequent death of her father, but it is feared that she did not receive the message as she had not been heard from when the family left for Johnston with the body. Mr. John Hoyt who has been ill with pneumonia, is now improving. Miss Dorothy Wheale, a National W. C. T. U. speaker, who is making a tour of the state, by visiting each union, was present at the Baptist Sunday school, being with the local W. C. T. U. president, Mrs. T. E. Denny. She made a most instructive and impressive talk based upon the watchword of the W. C. T. U.: "Agi tate, Educate, Organize." This being one of the Temperance Sundays, Anti-cigarette Day, she also spoke on the haimful effect of the cigarette, illustrating this by a story that must have caught the ear of every boy present. From here she went to Phil ippi, where she was to make an ad dress, and will return to Johnston at an early date to make an address that will be relative to the work of the young people, and the organizing of the Y. P. B. j Mrs. James H. White entertained ?&e teachers and officers of the Bap tist Sunday school in a pleasoht man ner on Friday evening, the time be ing spent in a way that was not only entertaining, but most profitable. A well arranged program was had of scripture, prayer, songs and a solo by the hostess. There were talks, fol lowed by discussions on "The movie as an educational facttor in the Sun day school," this to portray the Bi ble. "The intermediate lessons," and "The teacher's meeting." During the latter part of the evening a sweet course was served. Judging from the number of reap ers and binders bought here last week by the farmers, there must be a splendid harvest of grain coming on. Mr. F. L. Parker, Jr., spent the week-end here at home. It is always a pleasure to have him come, and doubly so, when he furnishes such sweet music as he did at the Easter service at the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Tarrant of McCormick are guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Wright. Miss Edith Black of Columbia has been visiting Miss Edith Jones. Mrs. Charlie Brunson of Augusta visited the family of her brother, Dr. J. A. Dobey during the past week. The School Improvement associa tion had an egg hunt Saturday after noon on the campus of the High School, this being to raise some funds for the benefit of one of the depart-' ments. The eggs were contributed by patrons and friends, so there were many hundreds of them. The admis sion was only ten cents and was lim ited to the 6th grade. It seemed that every child in town really came, and it was a beautiful sight to see them as they entered the campus to begin, the hunt. The fun and pleasures of it all was so infectious that even the grown ups wished th?y were not be yond the age limit. A good sum was realized. The minstrel that the High School will present on Friday evening prom ises to be the most fun provoking one that has been had here yet. Pre vious to the minstrel there will be the Maypole dance and other attractions. The proceeds all go to the High School. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Clark have been for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Eu gene Kneece at Ridge Spring. Miss Sallie Dozier is spending this week in Coulmbia attending "Palma festa." Johnston, as usual will be well represented at the State Federation Women's clubs which is in convention this week in Columbia, the Jefferson being headquarters and where all sessions are being held. The Apollo Music club will be represented by Mrs O. D. Black. The New Century club by Mrs. P. B. Waters and Miss Mal lie Waters. Mrs. J. H. White, chair man of library extension of western district and Miss Zena Payne, state chairman American citizenship, will also attend. While in Columbia Mrs. White will also attend the Tuberculo sis convention. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mitchell of Leesville were welcome visitors here on Sunday. Miss Louise Boyd, who is teaching at Graniteville, spent the week-end here with friends. Everyone is delighted to welcome Mrs. Susie J. Latimer back from Griffin, Ga., where she has been visit ing the family of her son, Rev. Leon Latimer. News comes that Mr. James Quin by, Sr., of Graniteville, is now bet ter, having been critically ill all of last week, after an operation at the University Hospital in Augusta. He has relatives here and many friends who are happy over his favorable condition. Miss Antoinette Denny was unable to attend to school duties during the entire past week; being quite sick. Mrs. John Mobley is now up again after a two we?ks' illness. Dr. and Mrs. C. P. Corn spent Sun day at Walhalla with the latter's pa rents. Miss Mary Walker went over to Columbia on Monday to participate in the pleasures of Palmafesta, going in the capacity as the queen candi date from Saluda county. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J. L. Walker. Mrs. Julian Bland was hostess for the New-- Century-club on -Tuesday last with a full meeting. The club voted to give $10 to the Endowment fund. The library committee report ed 17 new books on hand at the libra ry, 12 of these being for young peo. pie. The program was occupied with talks on citizenship by Miss Zena Payne and Legislation by Mrs. J. H. White. The hostess made the social period very pleasant and served strawberry cream and caramel cake. Miss Frances Turner entertained the Bridge club on Thursday after noon in a manner that made each one present greatly enjoy the two hours spent with her. Quantities of roses gave a pretty touch of color to the rooms. The top score being held by Mrs. L. S. Maxwell, she received a set of hand embroidered handker chiefs, and Miss Orlena Cartledge was given the consolation, a little Easter basket filled with tiny candy eggs and a rabbit. Mrs. Bettis Bouk night was presented with the guest prize, an embroidered guest towel. A dainty repast was served. The Wandering Jew in Brazil. The Baptist Mission Society will begin the^tudy of Dr. Solomon Gins burg's autobiography in a series of four afternoons, beginning Monday at the pastor's home, when Mrs. Al len will be hostess. The book from which the lectures are taken is "The Wandering Jew in Brazil," and all the Baptist women of Edgefield are most cordially invit ed to attend all four meetings. While Mrs. Allen who has kindly consent ed to conduct the class, and the text book used by her will be as stated above, it is not expected that all who come shall have books. Tuesday afternoon the class will be entertained at the home of Mrs. A. E. Padgett; Wednesday with Mrs. J. L. Mims; Thursday with Mrs. Till man, president of the Mission society. Notice to the Farmers. There will be a meeting next Mon day night, April 24th in the Edgefield Court House for those who will have early potatoes and string beans for market. It is very important to meet the growers and to give instructions about packing and shipping. If you are interested, be sure to attend. Don't wait until the time comes to gather your crop and then seek this information. Edgefield Produce Exchange. Mrs. Boozer Conducted Mis sion Study Class Last Thursday. On Thursday in the Methodist, church, a very delightful oca&jjp^* was enjoyed, when Mrs. A. Earle Boozer, of Columbia, conducted ra Mission Study class. The book used was "The King] and the Nations," and Mrs. Boozer made a very effective presentation-of the political, economic and religious conditions of the mission fields wh?ck-J had been surveyed by Eric North, the j author. These countries were Japan, ^ China, India, South America and" ??j rica. Mrs. Boozer emphasized -?iflf only the inportance of our making sacrifices to send the gospel to th^ peoples of these countries, but thafc we should be interested in the repr?T sentatives in our American govern^ ment who come in touch with the par gan countries in their international; relations, and see to it that our gov ernment always sets an example of Christian principal in government There was a good attendance, and the Methodist women had very gen erously invited the officers of the othT er mission societies to be present, and all availed themselves of the happy privilege. Rev. G. W. M. Taylor opened the morning meeting with devotions stressing the opportunity and respon sibility of women in service for the gospel. Mrs. T. "H. Rainsford, who has charge of the Mission study program for the church, introduced Mrs. Booz er. . Just before adjourning at the no??. hour, Mrs. A. T. Allen of the Baptist church led in a service of praise. The lunch was served in the Suni day school rooms which have recent! ly become such a helpful addition iq the church. Immediately after lunch, ; Mrs. P. M. Feltham, of the Episcopal church j mission study, .conducted the &?v>?. tional service, and the study class was continued, taking up the chapters on Mahommedanism and the remaining countries. Mrs. Boozer was the guest of Mrs. T. H. Rainsford while in Edgefield, her home being in Columbia. At the close of the afternoon ses sion Mrs. Tillman gave a most gra cious expression of appreciation to the Methodist Mission Society for their hospitality and according so many the privilege of being present and also thanked Mrs. Boozer for her very beneficial and uplifting ex position of the book, The King dom and the Nations. Dixie Chapter Reorganized. Monday afternoon a goodly num ber of lasses between the ages of 14 to 18 met at the home of Mrs. B. B. Jones to organize the Dixie chapter, an auxiliary of the U. D. C. Soon af ter the meeting was called to order a permanent organization was effect ed by the election of the following of ficers: Miss Elizabeth Lott, president; Miss Isabelle Byrd, vice-president; Miss Leila Bland Tompkins, secre tary; Miss Ann Lawton, treasurer; Miss Gladys Lawton, historian; Miss May Rives, corresponding secretary; Miss Mary Lyon, current events. The music committee consists of Miss Eleanor Mims, Miss May Rives and Miss Mary Marsh. Misses Isabelle Byrd, Ann Lawton, Elizabeth Lott, Leila Bland Tomp kins, May Rives and Eleanor Mims were appointed ushers for Memorial Day exercises and Misses Hammie Scurry, Mary Marsh, Mary Lyon and Elizabeth Ouzts were appointed col. lectors. The necessary standing committees will be appointed at a subsequent meeting. The regular meetings will be held the afternoon of the first Monday in each month. At the con clusion of the business session Mrs. Jones served delicious punch and sandwiches. I herewith anounce that I am a candidate for the place on the Board of Public Works of the town of Edge field made vacant by the recent re signation of Mr. L. T. May and solicit the support of the people of the town. W. J. DUNCAN. Business will come back if you will go after it in a FORD.-Yonce Motor Company. Miss Florence Mims Give? Some Effects of School Discipline. Dear Advertiser: ^Tonight, several of the facultj jiome from the East and some fror the west, were discussing schools, a m is. someitmes our habit, and cora [paring those of the south-east wit -those of this part of the country. !.. My ideas of education are para tfoxical, and while admiring the ide ?f knowledge, I condemn the system frf imparting it, even as Dickens did ;?ar be it from me however, to thin] that my pen would ever shape sud thoughts on paper as did his. Then ?re reformers in all ages, but so fe* pf them leave their statues in Hall of Fame, so few are quoted years af ?jfer their death, as authorities, and s< few are recognized by their contem poraries as successful revolutionists that I fear to cast my lot with them but rather choose to make no preten sions and to write as one who know; little, but thinks much and feel: more. ; My remarks may be a combinatioi pf mud and gold, mostly mud, whicl latter part will crumble away. Th< former will only be a minor re-echo ing of what other people may hav< said. ?i Though my ideas of education are so far as I am conscious of them, ori ginal, it is with no malice afore thought, no premeditated judgmenl born of prejudice, that I write, bul rather with an understanding thal wishes to be constructive. . As I look back upon the seven lear years of my early school life, and the seven lean years that followed them, ??marvel at the blind faith and the large-eyed wonder which I felt to ward my teachers. Their desks were ^Tt. Olympus, and they were gods or goddesses reigning there. I was only a mortal, and as such, keenly felt my inferiority. But I was not infe tiyjz; and. I .should-,have taken no such '3TSpa?agmg"'l?f^ I may be inferior now, for I am grown,- and may have fallen far short of accomplishing at my age what they did at theirs. But a chlid is nev er inferior. He is not ignorant, be cause knowledge is not expected of him. He is not of lesser importance, he is just a child. He does not take his place as an inferior or a superior until he has tried himself in the great wide world. vAnd these remarks bring me to my first point. Education tended to make me, and does still tend, I think, to make the student depreciate himself. I read the life of Joan of Arc; I heard of great singers; I was told of great inventors and learned long pas sages from poetry, but I was never told that I or the little freckle faced boy who sat beside me, might some day do what these people had done. Like the teacher, they lived on Mt. Olympus, and I was a thing apart, who trembled and obeyed because in scholastic things, the teacher was in fallible. My idea is here that the student should early learn that he has pos sibilities however much he may have them hidden under a bushel. I often think of how Caruso was laughed at in the early days of his singing career, because people under estimated his abilities, and how he proved himself great in spite of it. Lest I wander too far afield, I must say again that the student early learns self-depreciation, and through the long after years strives again for that which was his birthright, deep, abiding self-respect, and self-confi dence. I should be fool hardy to, recount these things only as a sort of auto biography, and I would take another person as an example did I know any other child heart half so well as I knew my own. My idea is this, that having self confidence and trust of our innate good judgment stifled in us, the student early lacks initiative, and without initiative he can never hope to succeed in the world. It is the relation of these early impressions to his after life that I am interested in. The first school experiences are at once an environment and a heredi tary influence, for the man inherits, so to speak, these weaknesses instill ed into him at the age of ten and eleven and twelve, perhaps, and later, too, as well. And my second accusation is that the school as I know it, and more es pecially knew it, fosters fear, thj thing which I must call a dragon, f < the better name, green-eyed monste had been appiled to jealousy. I lean ed a beautiful poem about "fringe gentians" because I was afraid ni to, and now when I can sometimes s alone in my room unannoyed by tr, ringing of a school bell, unconscioi that there is such a thing as a marl and with no stern eye gazing at m< waiting for me to repeat the nej line exactly, I can read the poem an enjoy it. and I know that it is beaut ful. While still a child in the grades c in High School, or even college, I di not know it was beautiful, I onl knew that I had been commanded t learn it, that the ten commandment of the Bible had had one scholasti law added, the harsh and unlovel word-obey. There were no seven fat years io lowing the first seven lean ones, onl summers in which I forgot some o the fear and the self-depreciatior However September rolled quick! around again and I again yoked my self with text books and did not kno\ that beyond these "mountains o wearisome height" there were "brool gladdening meadows ahead." My lip said "two and two are four," and rn; heart said "I am afraid," and again, said that the word happy, was ai adjective, and my heart said, "wha terrible thing will happen to me if make a mistake?"So it would hav< come to pass that if the room ha< furnished itself with all the terror; of my imagination, there would hav< been two edged swords hanging 01 the walls instead of pictures, an< tongues of flame leaping through th< windows instead of breezes. The rooms were well enough ven ti lated. Our physical and mental wei being was looked after, but I turnee hot and cold at unexpected times re gardless of the temperature inside ol the school room or out. One shoulc not learn fear,, he should rather be taught to Widerstand thsl'ialt ?jj?? work together for good for those''whe try, and even those who don't will not absolutely be shot at sunrise. There have been cases of pardoning. My last thought is that modern education tends toward hatred of au thority on the part of the student. There is such a thing as understand ing authority, and working with it and not in spite of it, or against it. But the student doesn't know that. I once heard one of my teachers at college say, "When I meet a student a barbed wire fence goes up between us." The point was this: The teacher possessed authority. The student didn't, and the student had no reason to believe that that authority would be exercised with kindness and sym pathy. Kindness and sympathy! I had forgotten that those two words could come into such a discourse as this. I have left certain classes when a stu dent, with tears in my eyes. I thought then that it was a terrible thing, and it was. There could have been few worse things, but I have resolved that all that I failed to enjoy shall be meted out ten times over in every sort of joy and pleasure and kind un derstanding that I can give a stu dent, that my studio shall be a haven of refuge for the oppressed, a place or rest for all that labor and that are unhappy. My authority, now that I can exer cise it, fosters, I hope, no hatred of itself, no fear and no self-deprecia tion on the part of those who are sub ject to it. You doubtless think that I have had an evil dream and are glad to see signs of my awakening from its spell. My peculiar conclusion to it all is that the students here are little con cerned with hatred of authority, they rather utterly disregard it, though not rudely or disrespectfully. They are not afraid, for they are as free as the coyotes that roam the plains, and they do not depreciate them selves, but rather have a wholesome self respect that in some it amounts to decided self-appreciation. This all comes of the school sys tem, which is almost as extreme in its leniency as the Southern systems I mentioned above were extreme in the rigidity of discipline. They are both at fault. Where is that mystic borderland that lies betwen the one extreme and the other? Perhaps somewhere in Arkansas or Missouri. But I have no reason to believe that I RED OAK GROVE. Sunday School Third Sunday. Death of Mr. John Rob ertson. Easter Exer cises at Church. We have no Sunday school at Red'. Oak Grove on the third Sunday..Have two sermons each month, on fourth Saturday afternoon and the follow ing Sunday morning, by the pastor,. Rev. T. E. Seago. Flat Rock Sunday school has: adopted the graded literature and. finds it very helpful. Since using the Bible references, we find the juniors are becoming more familiar with the books in the Bible, which enables them to locate the references more readily, and at the same time get proper conception of the Bible story from which the lesson is taken. Tha* junior quarterlies are very attractive ly arranged and seem to have a draw ing fascination for the pupils. The W. M. Society has two active and growing circles. Number 1 has as secretary, Miss L. E. Parkman, the meetings are well attended and in terest increasing, assured by an oc casional subscription to Royal Ser vice. The death of Mr. John Robertson on the 16th cast a gloom over our community. He had won for himself many friends here by his cheerful ness and patience during his long, illness. Had he lived until the 22nd,. he would have reached his seventy fifth year. He has left to mourn his departure quite a large family con nection, and here as well as elsewhere many friends who admired and es teemed him ipr his refined and gen tle manne" ^ur heart goes out to the bereaved unes, and especilaly to his daughter, Mrs. D. C. Bussey, in whose - home he lingered and suffered so long. "All that loving hands could do, 'and aid of medical sk^ll was done. We . loved him.; but ?Tk>d. hadvneeor/of his.- .* prosence ^h?r?," that heaven might "^cV : -made sweeter and more to be sought, by those to follow. Rev. J. M. Edwards from Johnston, came over Sunday and preached at. Red Hill. There was quite an attractive and' interesting Easter exercise rendered just before the sermon by several lit tle girls, which made the service that followed very impressive. The exer cise under Miss Mattie Stalnaker was highly complimented as being vary pretty and attractive, the Easter idea ., and symbol being impressive. The Flat Rock school closes on the fifth of May. It is with regret we part with our good neighbors and. friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bussey,. as they return to their home at Parks ville. Miss Cornelia Bussey leaves on the 24th for Orangeburg to be present at the commencement of 0. H. S. and. will be the guest of her brother, Mr. Tom Bussey, who is a junior student there. Misses Kathleen Kenrick and L. E. Parkman and Mr. Frank Kenrick were delightfully entertained in the home of Miss Lullie Timmerman last week-end in honor of the former's, birthday. Little Mary and Master Davis May Bussey are on the sick list this week April 17th, 1922. We have FORDS we sell you from $50.00 up to $733.41 and can give you terms if desired. See us if you want a FORD.-Yon ce Motor Co. Chero Cola is a pure and whole some drink, always refreshing with out leaving any injurious effects upon the system. CHERO COLA BOTTLING CO. those mid-central states partake any more of the virtues of each system than of the vices of each. I would not modify anything that I have said. If I did anything, I would rather intensify my statements, for they are true. I only hope that some day the word education may be sy nonomous with the words joy, happi ness, pleasure, inspiration, and that fear and hatred of authority and self-depreciation may have no place in it. FLORENCE MIMS. Tonkawa, Oklahoma. j April, 1922. j